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Meteor spotted in Bucks County sky and across the Northeastern U.S.

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Climbing death rates in young and middle-aged Americans tied to drug use, heart disease

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Ever wonder where generic drugs get their names?

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FDA launches first-ever teen-focused e-cigarette prevention TV ads

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Climate change may be causing deadly fungus infections, scientists say

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Watch Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers trailer for 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood'

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Amid teen vaping ‘epidemic,’ Juul taps addiction expert as medical director

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The low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet may boost fertility for those struggling to conceive

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‘Climate grief’: Fears about the planet’s future weigh on Americans’ mental health

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CVS testing device that will bring hemodialysis into patients' homes

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Dozens of hummus varieties involved in nationwide recall over listeria concerns

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Home birth may start babies off with health-promoting microbes

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As temperatures climb, a new push to keep workers safe

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These nut butter-filled Greek yogurts pack an extra protein punch

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U.S. State Department confirms death of Georgia man vacationing in Dominican Republic

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High school and college football deaths more common during conditioning sessions, new report says

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Is bacon healthy? This is what health experts have to say

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Despite federal protections, rape victims still get billed for forensic exams

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Scientists are closing in on a blood test screening for Alzheimer's disease

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